What are the responsibilities and job description for the TCEQ - Environmental Investigator III-IV position at Texas Commission on Environmental Quality?
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You may apply to the job directly through the CAPPS Career Section. It is not necessary to apply both through Work In Texas and CAPPS Career Section
Are you an experienced Environmental Investigator, ready for a unique opportunity to grow with an environmental state agency?
Join TCEQ! We bring passion and drive to carry out our mission of protecting our states public health and natural resources.
YOUR FUTURE TEAM
As part of TCEQ Compliance and Enforcement, you would help ensure that those we regulate comply with the states environmental laws. See details about what we do.
This position is a member of our Coastal East Texas Division.
Heres What Youll Be Doing
Respond to complex spill and emergency response incidents, conducts highly advanced investigations, make recommendations for restoration of affected environments, and conduct follow-up investigations.
Prepare, complete, and review reports related to complex spill/emergency response work and remediation plans; make recommendations regarding cleanup findings performed by third parties.
Provide highly advance technical assistance to the public, regulated community, responsible parties, agency staff, and other interested groups; assist in developing emergency response procedures; participate in response meetings and drills; and prepare technical papers for presentations.
Operate, maintain, and calibrate various monitoring instruments; conduct specialized sampling activities and evaluate analytical results for compliance with applicable regulations.
Qualifications: EDUCATION EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS
Environmental Investigator III
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, with a major in a natural or physical science, engineering, environmental studies, or related field generally preferred, but not required; plus, two years of full-time experience in environmental activities.
OR
A masters degree from an accredited college or university in the degrees listed above, plus one year of the required experience.
OR
A doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in in the degrees listed above.
OR
Six years of full-time experience in the field of environmental activities.
OR
Two years of full-time TCEQ experience as an Environmental Investigator II.
Environmental Investigator IV
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in a natural or physical science, engineering, environmental studies, or related field generally preferred, but not required; plus, five years of full-time experience in environmental activities.
OR
A masters degree from an accredited college or university in the degrees listed above, plus four years of the required experience.
OR
A doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in the degrees listed above, plus three years of the required experience.
OR
Nine years of full-time experience in the field of environmental activities.
OR
Three years of full-time TCEQ experience as an Environmental Investigator III.
TRANSCRIPT/ COLLEGE HOURS Or COURSE WORK
See instructionson how to attach documents. A copy of your official college transcript or evaluation of foreign credentials in CAPPS is required if needed to meet the qualifications listed above.
CURRENT TCEQ EMPLOYEES
This position is also available as a lateral transfer opportunity (LTO) to TCEQ employees within theNatural Resources Specialist III-IVstate classification. The selected candidate must meet the minimum qualifications of the corresponding job in theEnvironmental Investigator III-IVseries.
Work Schedule
Standard business hours are M-F, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Individual and work group schedule determined by the TCEQ Coastal East Texas Division.
Benefits
Optional 401(k) and 457 plans
Insurance: Health, Vision, Dental, and op ional FSA
Paid day(s) off from work on national holidays and holidays that the state observes
Professional development opportunities
Longevity pay based on your number of years working for the state
Wellness Program and Activities
Onsite Nurse Practitioner in HQ
Work-Life Balance
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT
TCEQ will conduct a criminal history records search, driving history (if required for the job) on candidates offered employment.
In compliance with ADA, if you need any special accommodations during the employment process, please contact HRSS for assistance at (512) 239-0102.
MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY (MOS) CODES
Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes can be found at:https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions/.Please click the hyperlink under Occupational Category for the respective Class Title.
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
You may apply to the job directly through the CAPPS Career Section. It is not necessary to apply both through Work In Texas and CAPPS Career Section
Are you an experienced Environmental Investigator, ready for a unique opportunity to grow with an environmental state agency?
Join TCEQ! We bring passion and drive to carry out our mission of protecting our states public health and natural resources.
YOUR FUTURE TEAM
As part of TCEQ Compliance and Enforcement, you would help ensure that those we regulate comply with the states environmental laws. See details about what we do.
This position is a member of our Coastal East Texas Division.
Heres What Youll Be Doing
Respond to complex spill and emergency response incidents, conducts highly advanced investigations, make recommendations for restoration of affected environments, and conduct follow-up investigations.
Prepare, complete, and review reports related to complex spill/emergency response work and remediation plans; make recommendations regarding cleanup findings performed by third parties.
Provide highly advance technical assistance to the public, regulated community, responsible parties, agency staff, and other interested groups; assist in developing emergency response procedures; participate in response meetings and drills; and prepare technical papers for presentations.
Operate, maintain, and calibrate various monitoring instruments; conduct specialized sampling activities and evaluate analytical results for compliance with applicable regulations.
Qualifications: EDUCATION EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS
Environmental Investigator III
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, with a major in a natural or physical science, engineering, environmental studies, or related field generally preferred, but not required; plus, two years of full-time experience in environmental activities.
OR
A masters degree from an accredited college or university in the degrees listed above, plus one year of the required experience.
OR
A doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in in the degrees listed above.
OR
Six years of full-time experience in the field of environmental activities.
OR
Two years of full-time TCEQ experience as an Environmental Investigator II.
Environmental Investigator IV
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in a natural or physical science, engineering, environmental studies, or related field generally preferred, but not required; plus, five years of full-time experience in environmental activities.
OR
A masters degree from an accredited college or university in the degrees listed above, plus four years of the required experience.
OR
A doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in the degrees listed above, plus three years of the required experience.
OR
Nine years of full-time experience in the field of environmental activities.
OR
Three years of full-time TCEQ experience as an Environmental Investigator III.
TRANSCRIPT/ COLLEGE HOURS Or COURSE WORK
See instructionson how to attach documents. A copy of your official college transcript or evaluation of foreign credentials in CAPPS is required if needed to meet the qualifications listed above.
CURRENT TCEQ EMPLOYEES
This position is also available as a lateral transfer opportunity (LTO) to TCEQ employees within theNatural Resources Specialist III-IVstate classification. The selected candidate must meet the minimum qualifications of the corresponding job in theEnvironmental Investigator III-IVseries.
Work Schedule
Standard business hours are M-F, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Individual and work group schedule determined by the TCEQ Coastal East Texas Division.
Benefits
Optional 401(k) and 457 plans
Insurance: Health, Vision, Dental, and op ional FSA
Paid day(s) off from work on national holidays and holidays that the state observes
Professional development opportunities
Longevity pay based on your number of years working for the state
Wellness Program and Activities
Onsite Nurse Practitioner in HQ
Work-Life Balance
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT
TCEQ will conduct a criminal history records search, driving history (if required for the job) on candidates offered employment.
In compliance with ADA, if you need any special accommodations during the employment process, please contact HRSS for assistance at (512) 239-0102.
MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY (MOS) CODES
Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes can be found at:https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions/.Please click the hyperlink under Occupational Category for the respective Class Title.
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
